|..NOVELS..|..COLLECTIONS..|. NOVELLAS & SHORT STORIES..| NON-FICTION |
Novels
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| THE ADRIEN ENGLISH SERIES |
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Fatal Shadows The Adrien English Mysteries
"Funny, filled with great thumbnail characterizations...a thoroughly satisfying read." "Josh Lanyon writes spare, fluent prose and the dialogue rings true. The plot is quite involving and readers will be intrigued by a budding relationship which, amateur sleuth that I am, I suspect may develop in future books of the series." Read more reviews. |
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A Dangerous Thing The Adrien English Mysteries
"Lanyon's second book is a riveting romp, moving along at an incredible pace. Detective Jake Riordan's coming to terms with his first relationship with a man manages to be touching without being cliche-ridden. Read more reviews. |
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The Hell You Say 2007, Loose id
Short-listed for the 2007 Lambda Award, "Satisfying for a first read as a good beach mystery, for a second or third for reflection. Lanyon has joined Joseph Hansen in power and is now poised to surpass him." Read more reviews. |
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Death of a Pirate King E-book
Gay bookseller and reluctant amateur sleuth Adrien English's writing career is suddenly taking off. His first novel, Murder Will Out, has been optioned by notorious Hollywood actor Paul Kane. But when murder makes an appearance at a dinner party, who should be called in but Adrien's former lover, handsome closeted detective Jake Riordan, now a Lieutenant with LAPD -- which may just drive Adrien's new boyfriend, sexy UCLA professor Guy Snowden, to commit a murder of his own! |
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"Death of a Pirate King is an extraordinary suspense that will hold you spellbound from page one to the end; I could not stop reading until I discovered who murdered Porter Jones. Josh Lanyon continues the story of Adrien and Jake by producing a brilliant plot that is well paced, gripping and emotional.This is an incredible story and currently my favorite of the series. " And a special tribute from gal pal Lisabea at Nose in a Book. Read more reviews. |
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| THE "CRIMES & COCKTAILS" SERIES with LAURA BAUMBACH |
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Mexican Heat (Book One) Tough, street-smart SFPD Detective Gabriel Sandalini is willing to do whatever it takes to bring down West Coast crime boss Ricco Botelli --including a dangerous, deep undercover gig as one of Botelli's hired guns. But Gabriel's best laid plans may come crashing down around him when he falls hard for Antonio Lorenzo, the sexy, suave lieutenant of a rival Mexican drug lord. Turns out Antonio may have a few secrets of his own: secrets that could destroy both men and the fragile bond between them. "Laura Baumbach and Josh Lanyon have written a powerful, multifaceted story that illustrates their undoubted skill as writers and demonstrates why their books are so highly regarded. Their blended "voice" is unique and new and although there are elements of their individual writing style, highlighted by the wonderful prose in this book, Mexican Heat is completely different from anything either author has published before." Read more reviews. |
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Tequila Sunrise (Book Two) The only light in Gabriel Sandalini's life is former FBI agent, Antonio Lorenzo. Six months earlier a hail of bullets left Gabriel blind, helpless - and suicidal. Only Antonio's unfailing love and protection gave the young ex-undercover cop the courage to face a lifetime of unending night. But now Antonio is missing, and no one can -- or will -- tell Gabriel what's happened to him. Never one to wait patiently on the sidelines, Gabriel sets out on a dangerous path to find his missing friend and lover. But there are old enemies waiting in the darkness for Gabriel, and before long the hunter becomes the hunted. |
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SANGRIA WHITE BULL (Book Three) It was supposed to be a long-awaited and much deserved romantic getaway: a week in California wine country. Good food, good wine, sunshine and lots of sex. Just what ex-FBI agent Antonio Lorenzo and his lover, ex-SFPD detective Gabriel Sandalini desperately need. But trouble is in the making at the White Bull Vineyard -- and Gabriel believes someone in Antonio's family may be getting in too deep with some very dangerous people. Not an attitude that's going to endear him to his newly acquired in-laws -- or Antonio. Or some very dangerous people. |
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| THE "HOLMES & MORIARITY" SERIES | |
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Somebody Killed His Editor For sixteen years Christopher (Kit) Holmes has enjoyed a successful career as a mystery writer, thanks to the popularity of elderly spinster sleuth, Miss Butterwith and her ingenious cat, Mr. Pinkerton. But sales are down in everything but chick lit and Christopher’s new editor doesn’t like geriatric gumshoes. It’s a pink, pink world for Kit. Reluctantly the reclusive Christopher agrees to attend a mystery writer’s conference at a remote Northern California winery. But no sooner does he arrive then the bridge to the outside world washes out. On his trek to the Blue Heron Lodge, Christopher discovers the body of a woman in the woods. If nearly two decades of mystery-writing are anything to go by, the woman doesn’t appear to have died a natural death. Thanks to the ongoing storm and washed-out bridge, local law enforcement is not able to come to the rescue. Déjà vu! It’s practically like all those classic murder mysteries in isolated country manors that Christopher has been penning for sixteen years! If only Miss Butterwith was on hand. Or even Mr. Pinkerton.... |
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The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks 2008, Loose Id Read an excerpt Josh's first stand-alone novel. His romantic weekend in ruins, shy twenty-something artist Perry Foster learns that things can always get worse when he returns home from San Francisco to find a dead body in his bathtub. A dead body in a very ugly sportscoat -- and matching socks. The dead man is a stranger to Perry, but that's not much of a comfort; how did a strange dead man get in a locked flat at the isolated Alton Estate in the wilds of the "Northeast Kingdom" of Vermont? Perry turns to help from "tall, dark and hostile" former navy SEAL Nick Reno -- but is Reno all that he seems? "I absolutely loved The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks. Josh Lanyon has such a knack for creating flawed yet fascinating characters, and Perry and Nick are great examples. Perry seems so fragile at the beginning, yet he has a core of stubbornness and strength that keeps him going no matter how tough things get. Nick starts out surly, cold, and even mean at times, but he too has hidden depths. As they attempt to find out who killed the man in Perry’s tub—and where the body went—they learn a lot about the odd inhabitants of the apartment building, and about each other. The interaction between Perry and Nick kept me on the edge of my seat just as much as the mystery did, and the ending is even more satisfying because of that. The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks has everything you could ask for in a romantic suspense story: mystery, action, romance, and emotion. In my opinion, The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks is required reading for anyone who likes a good mystery with a satisfying romance." Read more reviews. |
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The Adrien English Mysteries "These were two of the best books I think I've ever read. Fast-paced, entertaining, beautifully written, genuinely scary in parts, witty, funny and with wonderfully complex mystery plots which left me wanting to turn the page regardless of the romance. But the romance was gorgeous! You can feel the chemistry between sharp-witted but vulnerable Adrien and 'straight as a stick figure' Jake, and their difficulties and challenges in relating to one another make their moments of tenderness so much more touching." "Emotionally intense, darkly seductive and immensely entertaining."
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Collected Novellas Like a little murder and mayhem with your man-on-man romance? Award-winning novelist Josh Lanyon’s first ever collection of short stories and novellas, spread over two volumes, will keep you turning pages long into the night. The nine witty, sexy, and action-packed reader favorites, collected in two volumes include “A Limited Engagement,” Cards on the Table, Ghost of a Chance, “In a Dark Wood,” "Snowball in Hell," "I Spy Something Bloody," "Dangerous Ground" and a new short story, exclusive to this collection, "In Sunshine and In Shadow". |
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Novellas & Short Stories
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"The Dark Horse" Love is a dark horse—and Sean Fairchild is in for the ride of his life. "... an absolutely riveting suspense tale, by far one of the best this reviewer can remember. Rich in depth of characterization with a twisty plot that keeps the reader guessing. The m/m intimacy is woven into the story and is somewhat explicit, but is never belaboured. It is couched in the emotional attraction between Dan and Sean. Author Josh Lanyon carefully explores the background of Sean's psychological issues and brings the characters to life in a way so vivid that the reader will feel as if he is watching the story unfold rather than simply reading it in a book... a most excellent novel and deserving of highest praise." Read more reviews. The prequel/sequel to The Dark Horse, The White Knight, is now available. |
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"The White Knight" The long-awaited prequel & sequel to "The Dark Horse" -- exclusively on Loose Id! Actor Sean Fairchild has a not-so-secret admirer: a psycho stalker who thinks taking out the sexy, shy young actor will leave the world a better place. His manager insists Sean needs protection, and Sean’s beginning to think he’s right. It’s a Hollywood cliché: the hot and handsome bodyguard. But in the case of LAPD Detective Daniel Moran, it’s all true. Dan is everything Sean ever wanted in a leading man, but Dan’s kind of an old-fashioned guy. It’s his job to keep Sean safe and in one piece -- happy is someone else’s problem. As tension mounts, Sean can’t help turning to Dan, while Dan is finding it harder and harder to say no. Their only chance of a happy ending is if Dan can keep Sean alive -- but what happens when he uncovers the secrets Sean is trying hard to conceal? |
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"A Ghost of a Chance" Josh joins best-selling authors William Maltese, Sarah Black and Laura Baumbachfor a quartet of very different tales of m/m supernatural doings that'll have readers panting (in more ways than one) under the covers. In "A Ghost of a Chance," Josh spins a tale of adventurous ghost hunters. |
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Appears in Arresting Developments "In a Dark Wood" appears in Arresting Developments, an anthology of police-themed short stories from Aspen Mountain Press. "In a Dark Wood needs to be singled out for special praise. The comedic one liners... are here, as is a chilling ‘on the edge of your seat’ scene that wouldn’t disgrace Stephen King in its gory detail." Read more reviews. |
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"Dangerous Ground" Also appears in Hostage Special Agents for the Department of Diplomatic Security, Taylor MacAllister and Will Brandt have been partners and best friends for three years, but everything changed the night Taylor admitted the truth about his feelings for Will. But it's complicated... Taylor agrees to a camping trip in the High Sierras -- despite the fact that he hates camping -- because Will wants a chance to save their partnership. But the trip is a disaster from the first, and things rapidly go from bad to worse when they find a crashed plane and a couple of million dollars in stolen money. With a trio of murderous robbers trailing them, Will and Taylor are on dangerous ground, fighting for their partnership, their passion...and their lives. "Dangerous Ground is fantastic! Its action packed, suspenseful, romantic, and erotic. I love Will and Taylor. When they’re not dodging bullets or running for their lives, they’re driving each other crazy. Taylor is a little impulsive and Will is more contemplative. They are sexy as hell and they make a great team. Dangerous Ground has the perfect balance of story and romance. I want more! Will and Taylor’s adventures would make a great series!" Read more reviews. |
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"A Limited Engagement" Part of the "A Sip... A Charity Wedding Short" Collection Ross has done everything Adam has asked him to do, including giving the man a part in his new play. All he wants is for Adam to keep his mouth shut about Ross' real life, which contradicts his image as a straight playwright. Adam knows that Ross has to face his true self, though, and he's ready to do whatever it takes to make Ross see the truth. Will all of Adam's effort backfire, or will Ross take what he needs? |
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"Until We Meet Once More" Will appear in Because of the Brave "Until We Meet Once More" is a new story by Josh that will appear in a military anthology coming out in July from Aspen Mountain Press. |
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"Out of the Blue" Will also appear in Esprit de Corps Grieving over the death of his lover, British flying ace Bat Bryant accidentally kills the man threatening him with exposure. Unfortunately there’s a witness: the big, rough American they call “Cowboy” – and Cowboy has his own price for silence. Esprit de Corps, a military anthology due out in Autumn '08 will feature stories by Victor J. Banis, Samantha Kane, George Seaton and Josh Lanyon. |
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"Cards on the Table" Also appears in Partners in Crime Fifty years ago a glamorous Hollywood party ended in murder -- the only clue a bloody Tarot card. Timothy North is trying to find out what happened that long ago summer's night, but when a Tarot card turns up pinned to his front door, the only person Tim can turn to for help is his ex-lover, Detective Jack Brady. "Cards on the Table" is Josh's contribution to Boy Meets Body, the first of a series of Partners in Crime pairings with Sarah Black. "... a near-perfect mystery. Suspenseful, sexy and with just enough characters and diversions to keep readers guessing." Read more reviews. |
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Appears in Partners in Crime 2: I'll Be Dead for Christmas Also available: It's 1943 and the world is at war. Reporter Nathan Doyle is just back from the European Theater when he's asked to cover the murder of a society blackmailer--a man who, Homicide Detective Matthew Spain believes, Nathan had every reason to want dead. Read an excerpt "Josh Lanyon possesses a remarkable ability to write "detective noir," set in the 1940's wartime era. Reading his novels is every bit as thrilling as watching those era movies such as Double Indemnity or Laura, because his images and sights and sounds are just that vivid. Readers are captivated and swept away to his world, and while there treating to real issues, such as the illegality of homosexual contact at the time, the dilemma of men with real drives and desires to either remain celibate, marry, or risk losing their careers and receiving prison time. Building suspense rivals the escalating tension between Lt. Matt and journalist Nathan, making Snowball in Hell another Josh Lanyon winner." "Gorgeous read, one for a quiet late night with rain on the roof. " Read more reviews.
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"I Spy Something Bloody" Also available as a standalone e-book Espionage was always a game, but now British spy Mark Hardwicke wants to retire and settle down with ex-lover Dr. Stephen Thorpe -- if Stephen will have him. Unfortunately, Stephen has other plans -- and so do the terrorists who want Mark dead. "I Spy Something Bloody" is Josh's contribution to Footsteps in the Darks, the third of a series of Partners in Crime pairings with Sarah Black. Read an excerpt "I don’t have any particular attraction to spy stories or stories about the Reservation but as a casual reader of these genres, I found them to be very enjoyable, emotional and an excellent read. I highly recommend this novel!" Read more reviews. |
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"Lovers and Other Strangers" Recovering from a near fatal accident, artist Finn Barret returns to Seal Island in Maine to rest and recuperate. But Seal Island is haunted with memories, some sweet, some sad; three years ago Finn found his lover in the arms of Fitch, Finn's twin brother. Since that day, Finn has seen neither Conlan nor Fitch. In fact, no one has seen Fitch. What happened to him? Did Fitch run away, as everyone believes? Or did he meet a more sinister fate? To put the past to rest - and see if there's any chance of a future with Con - Finn must discover the truth. But the deeper he digs, the more reason he has to fear Con is the only one who knows what truly happened to Fitch... Josh has a new partner in crime. Jordan Price Castillo of PsyCop fame will be pairing with Josh for the Partners in Crime series. Look for new similarly themed novellas from Josh and Jordan every six months or so. The first offering will be this December release, which pairs Jordan's story "Body Art" with Josh's "Murder in Plein Air." |
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"Don't Look Back" Also available as a standalone e-book He was chuckling, a deep, sexy sound as he pushed Peter back on the satiny cushions. Was this for real? Was he going to go through with it? Peter blinked up as his tie was unfastened, tossed aside, his shirt unbuttoned, laid wide. The evening breeze -- scented of smog and jasmine -- felt cool against his overheated skin, like the lightest breath…. Peter Killian, curator at Constantine House in Los Angeles, wakes in the hospital to find himself accused of stealing a Tenth Century Chinese sculpture. Peter knows he’s not a thief -- but that’s all he knows. Why is hot and handsome Detective Mike Griffin so sure he’s guilty -- and so bent on seeing Peter arrested? And why is Peter having these weird dreams about an unseen lover who somehow reminds him uncomfortably of Michael Griffin? The second novella pairing with Jordan Price Castillo. Read an excerpt. |
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"Old Poison" The sequel to "Dangerous Ground" Happy Birthday, Taylor! Taylor has pretty well recovered from his shooting, but not everyone is happy to see him reach his next birthday. Does a cobra pickled in a bottle of wine means someone cares enough to send the very |
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"Halloween Fling" The sexy, spooky holiday sequel to"I Spy Something Bloody." |
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"Untitled" Josh chips in to MLR Press' The Mysterious, a trio of historical ghost stories, alongside Laura Baumbach and Alex Beecroft. Spooky! |
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"The White Mountains" Josh describes his first foray into spec fiction as a cross between Soldier's Three and The Fire's Stone. |
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Man, Oh Man!: Writing M/M Fiction for Kinks & Cash March 2008, MLR Press At last! A writing book geared to the kind of stories that you love to read! Let Lambda Award finalist Josh Lanyon show you how. "Even if you don't write male/male fiction, anyone writing erotica, GLBT fiction, romance or other genres will get a satisfying meal out of Man Oh Man! More than a how-to genre book, Lanyon's advice on writing is universal—and tasty." Read more reviews. |
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